Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in Northwest Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $57,060 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.44
10th percentile $42,390
90th percentile $87,340
Employed locally 240
National median $57,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,390
    25th
    $42,390
    50th (median)
    $57,060
    75th
    $75,300
    90th
    $87,340

    Top-paying metros for Postal Service Mail Carriers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Victoria, TX $65,490
    Fargo, ND-MN $64,540
    Napa, CA $64,540
    Lincoln, NE $64,540
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $64,540
    Lawrence, KS $64,500

    Related occupations in Northwest Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $38,280
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,090
    Customer Service Representatives $36,920
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $60,060
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $40,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Postal Service Mail Carriers make per hour in Northwest Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Northwest Virginia is $27.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.24 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Virginia above or below average for Postal Service Mail Carriers salaries?

    The median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary in Northwest Virginia is 0.7% below the national median of $57,490. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Northwest Virginia?

    Entry-level Postal Service Mail Carriers (10th percentile) earn around $42,390 per year in Northwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,390.